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obelisk

noun
/ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

Meaning

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.

Example Sentences

The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.

Synonyms

pillar, monument, column, spire

Antonyms

ruin, rubble

Collocations

stone obelisk, ancient obelisk, granite obelisk

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